Trail Running calendar near Seven Springs 2026-2027

Experience an ultra trail race through the exclusive trails and scenic lakes of Carver's Creek State Park with a single 16 mile loop featuring technical terrain and a nine hour time limit.

Trail runners and hikers explore the scenic paths of Cliffs of the Neuse State Park. The event features distances from 4 miles to a 50K ultra, all on marked trails with river and lake views. Every finisher gets a wood medal, and food awaits..

Run a flat, wooded 5k trail in Jacksonville, NC, for a meaningful cause. The Frogman event honors a fallen Navy SEAL and supports combat wounded veterans. Options include in person and virtual runs, with finisher medals for all.

Experience flowy single track trails and scenic lakeside views at Lake Crabtree. Choose between a 7.3 mile or 13.2 mile trail run featuring punchy climbs and technical terrain followed by a festive post race atmosphere.

A coastal 5K trail run at Fort Macon State Park on April 11, 2026, featuring cross country surfaces, footbridge crossings and views of Beaufort Inlet, Bogue Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. Proceeds support the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter.

Experience a unique running event held entirely on the sand at North Topsail Beach. Choose from a Half Marathon, 10k, or 5k while supporting wounded and injured service members through your participation.

This annual trail race follows the scenic Mountains-to-Sea Trail along the Eno River. Choose between a 12-mile or a 50K distance on updated 2026 courses. It's a cupless event where all finishers get a custom shirt and award.

A timed 5k trail run and family walk in Greenville, NC, supporting local mothers through the Carolina Pregnancy Center. Early registrants get a shirt, swag bag, and a gift token. All timed runners receive a medal, with extra prizes for the..

Experience a unique trail festival in Chapel Hill featuring relay races and solo distances on a scenic 4 mile loop. Enjoy a weekend of camping and music at a venue that supports an animal sanctuary.

The Agape 100k + 50k will take place in Fuquay-Varina on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can run between 50 and 100 kilometers.

Join a community run on the Cary greenway trails to support local veterans during Memorial Day weekend. Choose between multiple distances including 2, 4, and 6 mile options for runners, walkers, and strollers.

Two trail distances at Harris Lake County Park on July 18, 2026 combine wide dirt road, open meadows and forested single track with lake views. Limited field, frequent aid stations, chip timing and a free kids Race for Treasure.

A cross country meet in New Bern, NC on August 17, 2026, featuring separate Girls and Boys 5K races at The Epiphany School with timing and results provided by Run The East, LLC.

Experience a unique 20k relay or individual race in Hampstead where runners can earn time deductions for every beer or chocolate milk consumed. Join the fun with a beer mile, donut mile, or the ultimate double challenge.

The Run for Refugees 5k returns for its third year on August 22, 2026, starting at Durham's Miracle Park. This professionally timed event supports World Relief Durham's work with immigrants and refugees. Participants of all ages can join, w..

The Sugg Farm Ultra will take place in Holly Springs on Saturday 12 September 2026. You can run between 20 and 50 miles.

This Durham event supports organ donation awareness with a 5k and 1-mile run on the American Tobacco Trail. Participants can also choose a "Sleep In Superhero" registration option. The event finishes with refreshments and awards at Herndon..

A cross country meet on September 14, 2026 at The Epiphany School in New Bern NC featuring separate 5K races for girls and boys, with timing provided by Run The East, LLC.

Run scenic looped trails at Medoc Mountain State Park with single track, varied hills and a summit loop in 5 and 10 mile options. Limited to 500 runners, the race offers shirts, unique medals and hearty postrace soup and hot dogs.

A trail race in its sixth year at Carvers Creek State Park in Fayetteville, NC, featuring timed 11K and 6K races plus dog only 11K and 6K categories, limited to 200 participants with commemorative shirts, coins, and cash awards for course r..